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EK54 XBM

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,782 mi
Last recorded181,782 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 181,782 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 181,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 173,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 173,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 152,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 142,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumpstops missing

rear tyres different speed rating

Pass 17 Dec 2012 138,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the o/s/f tyre has a large cut in the tread across the tyre but not down to the cords

the o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

Fail 12 Dec 2012 138,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the o/s/f tyre has a large cut in the tread across the tyre but not down to the cords

Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,065 miles

both front brake discs corroded inside

Fail 16 Nov 2011 134,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs corroded inside

Pass 7 Dec 2010 128,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate poor condition

leaking sound from engine, possibly injector leaking compression, unable to view covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2009 118,280 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

front number plate poor condition

leaking sound from engine, possibly injector leaking compression, unable to view covers fitted

near side front flexible brake hose not in support.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 113,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sound like air leak from injector seal

Pass 22 Nov 2007 108,236 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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EK54 XBM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK54 XBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK54 XBM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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